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Baby's Debut: Celebrity Tots' First Official Photos

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:50:02 PDT

Hello Mabel Ray Willis! Bruce Willis and Emma Heming welcomed baby Mabel back on April 1, and the couple just shared the first picture of the precious tot via Emma's Twitter account. Tweeting, "A beautiful day in Budapest with the loves of my life. Daddy and Mabel cracking each other up," we have our first look at the proud papa's fourth child. Baby Mabel joins a long line of celebrity tots who've made their public debut through some careful planning by their parents.

For a long time running, it seemed People had a monopoly on introductory celebaby photos. Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and the Jolie–Pitts all turned to the well-established magazine to show off their newest family members. However, today, many celebs are turning to competitors who are doling out generous offerings to new parents. Others are releasing their own photos - either on their own or through photo agencies - to bypass the whole magazine scenario. See how your favorite Tinseltown parents debuted their lil ones and tell us how you think the newest Hollywood babies will be introduced to us!

See All of the Pictures From The Avengers!

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:32:10 PDT

The Avengers is already shattering records at the box office, but you can still re-live the fun (or get another glimpse), with even more new stills from the film. Get another peek at the film's familiar faces - that is, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Photo courtesy of Disney

The Avengers: Assemble For Awesomeness

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:23:37 PDT

Ensemble romantic comedies are a dime a dozen these days, and let's face it: most of those star-studded flicks aren't even that good. But an ensemble superhero movie? Now that's an idea I can get behind. The Avengers rounds up an all-star group of comic book heroes who must get over their inflated egos and differences to take down a villain and save the world. It's a simple enough concept, and the combination of eye-popping special effects, humor, and a stellar cast makes for one hell of a blockbuster movie.

The cast of characters - and each one is very much a character in their own right - is mostly composed of people you've seen before and are happy to welcome back. There's Chris Evans as Captain America, whose situation as a '50s guy living in a 2012 world is funny to the audience, if not to him. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Iron Man, and his wisecracks and borderline obnoxious behavior carry the film and much of the dialogue; Chris Hemsworth is back as demigod Thor, though his role feels a bit downplayed in the midst of the rest of the hubbub. Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner return as Nick Fury, Black Widow and Hawkeye, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who kick butt but are never really as much fun as their power-wielding cohorts. The only guy who's new to the group is Mark Ruffalo, who takes on the role of Bruce Banner (aka The Hulk) for the first time, and Ruffalo's so quietly engaging that you won't even remember Eric Bana or Edward Norton in the role.

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Taking on this team of good guys is Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's maniacal brother who's literally plotting world domination. His quick wit and completely deluded view of the world make him a layered villain who's incredibly fun to hate. The fun doesn't even stop there: the film is chock-full of cameos and appearances from characters from The Avengers prequels, which is an added bonus for fans that have been following The Avengers since the beginning. You don't need to be a fanatic to enjoy the movie though; the film has nods to the previous films but it still makes for a nice introduction to each of the characters as they're rounded up one by one.

Writer/director Joss Whedon goes from Buffy to the big leagues here, and he masterfully puts together a film that goes big, but doesn't let action overshadow the script. The dialogue is packed with so many one-liners that you'll likely miss half of them because the audience is still laughing at the most recent joke. Though the humor pretty much writes itself with characters like these, Whedon is wise to make it obvious that the film doesn't take itself too seriously.

The action sequences are also handled with care; the fight scenes don't linger too long, and most of the scenes showcase each of the Avengers, which helps keep the pace moving right along. I'm not usually one to gush over special effects, but I literally gasped when Mark Ruffalo transforms into The Hulk for the first time. The scene, in a way, is like the film's secret weapon. The first transformation is teased throughout most of the movie, and the suspense builds to a moment that feels perfectly constructed to grab the audience by the throat.

The only downside to The Avengers is that with so many characters, you just wish you could spend a little more time with each of your favorites. The good news is that we'll probably be hanging out with them in many sequels to come.

Photos courtesy of Disney

See the Avengers' Non-Superhero Movie Collaborations

Maggie Pehanick — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:18:20 PDT

With so many A-list actors in one action-packed movie, it's no shock that some of the stars of The Avengers have crossed paths before. However, we were surprised at how many times the stars have appeared onscreen together in the past. It's no wonder they all seem so chummy off set! Take a look at the famous (and not so famous) movies the heroes have been in before!

The Avengers Bring Their Superpowers to London

Katie Henry — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:37:15 PDT

Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., and the rest of the all-star Avengers cast stepped out in London tonight for the UK premiere. The actors are making their way around the globe prior to the May 4 US release of the action adventure. We were on hand for the LA debut last week, and since then, Scarlett, RDJ, and the rest of the celebs have been on the road talking up their larger-than-life flick. It was a special evening for dad-to-be Chris Hemsworth, who was joined by his Hoss Intropia-clad wife, Elsa Pataky. The couple are expecting their first child this Summer, though they've decided to keep the baby's gender a secret. Robert might be able to give Chris some parenting tips - RDJ and his wife, Susan, welcomed son Exton in February.

Scarlett opted to break away from the sexy LBDs she's been wearing and instead chose a floral embroidered Prada frock. Scarlett was the only female cast member to make the trek to Moscow for the Avengers screening, but tonight she was joined by her partner in fighting crime, Cobie Smulders. Cobie dazzled in a form-fitted, floor-length Alexandra Vidal red gown.

Scarlett Johansson Takes a Plunge For the Moscow Avengers Premeire

Katie Henry — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:10:38 PDT

Scarlett Johansson was joined by her sexy costars Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Ruffalo for yesterday's Moscow premiere of The Avengers. Scarlett wore a low-cut Nina Ricci dress and continued her trend of LBD looks on the red carpet, having worn Versace for last week's LA Avengers premiere.

The cast is making their way around the globe prior to the May 4 US release of the film, though Gwyneth Paltrow, who makes a small cameo as Pepper Potts, has sat out this round of promotional events. In addition to chatting up the Marvel film, some of the acts have gotten personal in recent interviews. RDJ shared cute stories about his newborn son Exton in the latest issue of Esquire, and Scarlett's touched on her "devastating" divorce from Ryan Reynolds in Vogue.

Video: New Dad Robert Downey Jr. Basks in Fan Love at Avengers Premiere

Molly Goodson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:30:38 PDT

Robert Downey Jr. had his wife Susan Downey on his arm and new baby Exton on his mind when he hit the red carpet at the LA world premiere of The Avengers last night. It was RDJ and Susan's first appearance together since welcoming their son in early February. Robert also has an older son Indio from his previous marriage. Yesterday evening RDJ stopped to chat with us about collaborating with Joss Whedon and who his character Tony Stark/Iron Man butts heads with in the big-screen superhero movie, which comes out May 4. Check out our interview with RDJ and Susan!

Scarlett, RDJ, and Their Superhero Crew Step Out For The Avengers Premiere

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:38:04 PDT

A Versace-clad Scarlett Johansson joined Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, and several other big superhero names at last night's premiere of The Avengers at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. We were live on the red carpet, bringing you our interviews with the heroes of the new Marvel movie and capturing all the star-studded arrivals. The film's boldfaced cast also includes Mark Ruffalo, who had his lovely wife Sunrise Coigney on his arm at the debut, Tom Hiddleston, and Jeremy Renner, to name just a few. Stellan Skarsgård, who has a small role in the film, was also in attendance with his son Alexander Skarsgård close by.

On the carpet, Scarlett told us that if she had her character Black Widow's powers of interrogation, she'd probably use her skills to grill George Clooney for all his secrets. Meanwhile, new dad Robert Downey Jr., who was there with his wife Susan Downey, spoke about feeling great since the birth of their son Exton earlier this year. Stay tuned for today's PopSugar Rush to catch our interviews with Scarlett and RDJ, and for any others you may have missed!

The Avengers is one of the most anticipated movies of 2012, but the year's biggest box office hit - The Hunger Games - came up several times during the evening. Chris Hemsworth spoke about his little brother Liam Hemsworth's success with the blockbuster, and Jeremy Renner - whose character Hawkeye is an expert with the bow and arrow - told us he thinks he'd easily take Katniss in an archery competition.

Robert Downey Jr. and Glowing Wife and New Mom Susan Step Out For Avengers Premiere

Molly Goodson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:24:59 PDT

Robert Downey Jr. stuck close by his wife Susan Downey at this evening's world premiere of The Avengers at El Capitan Theatre in LA. It was Susan's first red carpet outing since giving birth to their new son Exton in early February. The Avengers boasts quite the star-studded cast, but one person missing was the leading lady to RDJ's Iron Man, Pepper Potts. Gwyneth Paltrow missed out on this evening's event, though she and RDJ did get to team up to present at the 2012 Oscars. There are still a handful of weeks for The Avengers cast to promote their movie together before its May 4 debut, and in case you missed it, watch our interviews with Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, and more!

Happy Birthday, Robert Downey Jr. - Celebrate With 47 Hot Pictures From His Movies!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:03:31 PDT

Robert Downey Jr. turns 47 today, and in honor of the Iron Man's birthday, we've snagged pictures from 47 of his movies. He's had quite a career and we've got all the highlights, starting all the way back in 1985 with Tuff Turf and continuing through the '80s, '90s, '00s, and now. We even grabbed a pic of him as Tony Stark in this year's highly anticipated superhero flick The Avengers! One thing is for sure, RDJ has one of the most varied résumés out there, so peruse the gallery and let us know which role was your favorite. And from our hearts to yours, happy birthday, Robert Downey Jr.!